Assistant Director, Student

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Moscow is seeking an Assistant Director for Student & Early Alumni Engagement. The role leads engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition, focusing on career connections, identity development and long-term community building.

You will collaborate with Alumni Relations colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, meaningful experience for students and early alumni, while supervising staff and coordinating events and programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship management.
• Experience coordinating and executing programs or initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with partners or stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagement.
• Develop and support career-focused engagement opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteers.
• Analyze engagement data and feedback.
• Attend university and community events.
• Supervise staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Program development

Engagement

Event planning

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistant Director, Student & Early Alumni Engagement

University of Idaho

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Salary: $60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Open Until Filled: True

Position Overview

This position leads engagement initiatives across the student-to-alumni transition, with a focus on career connection, identity development and long-term community building. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with Alumni Relations colleagues, campus partners and other stakeholders to deliver a cohesive, coordinated and meaningful constituent experience.

Duties

• Design and implement initiatives and programming to drive student and young alumni engagement
• Develop and support career-focused engagement opportunities
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with campus partners, faculty, student organizations and alumni volunteers
• Analyze engagement data and feedback
• Attend university and community events
• Supervise staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Two years of experience in program development, engagement, event planning or relationship management
• Experience coordinating and executing programs or initiatives
• Experience working collaboratively with partners or stakeholders
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Demonstrated interest in engagement, events or higher education
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute strategic ideas
• Experience in alumni relations, higher education or student engagement
• Developing programs for students or early career professionals
• Analyzing participation data and improving programs based on insights
• Experience in event planning and coordination
• Supervising staff

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time

Visa Sponsorship

No

Degree Requirement Timeline

Degree required at time of hire